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as in passed (down)
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as in informed
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Across the sprawling 13,000-square-foot residence, art, antiques, and collectible design objects come together in a confident mix informed by instinct, memory, and everyday use.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
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Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Israel, which has denied conducting the strike, has focused on areas of Iran closer to Israel and hasn't reported any strikes south of Isfahan, 500 miles away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Although counterterrorism investigators have so far found no credible specific threat, a memo to police agencies, first reported by ABC News, calls for local law enforcement to be on heightened watch.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Parents will be notified of new message requests on their phones.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kathy headed toward the Staples where Zelig usually went to copy his portfolio, but then the friend notified her that the location of the crash was in the other direction.—
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Authorities have not disclosed the names of the couple killed.—
Richard Mize,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, Maher revealed right after that this statement came from former President Barack Obama’s administration about airstrikes on Libya, not Trump on his Iran strikes.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Florida International University’s Turning Point USA chapter President Ian Valdes has stepped down from leadership, the school’s club announced on social media, after reporting revealed his involvement in a racist group chat among Miami campus conservatives.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Brooks Nader sure manifested this one into being.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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That anger manifested in support for their opponents.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated March 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last month, the DOJ convened a call with the states to discuss the agreement, though states weren’t apprised of details.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ensures that priority services of the department continue, and keeps management fully apprised of events in a timely manner.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The censure resolution also stated her social media posts divulged and misrepresented confidential closed session information and disparaged the superintendent and board members.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Leonhard hasn’t divulged details, but adding outside linebackers coach Bobby April III portends a 3-4 base.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Handed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handed%20down. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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